Can NATO Bypass the Security Complex Mentality?
he press statement of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg after the NATO Summit on March 24 points out a strategy shift for the alliance after the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Russian Arms to Southeast Asia Remains Outstanding
n the past two decades, Russia has become the largest supplier of weapons to Southeast Asia in an attempt to balance China with Russian arms exports to Southeast Asia totaling more than $10.
Central Asia Countries “Tread a Fine Line” on Russia-Ukraine
Response from state and civil society in Central Asia
Speaking of Turkmenistan's official position, which is unclear at present on the Russia-Ukraine war, Luca Anceschi noted that Turkmenistan "is a country where war is not debated in the public press.
De-Dollarizing Trade: How the Global Trade Finance Gets More Nationalized
dollar (USD) to save their national currency as the U.
Global Food Insecurity Looms as the War in Ukraine Continues
Declining soybean yields in South America, reduced palm oil supply in Malaysia, and the use of palm and soybean oil for biodiesel production are driving vegetable oil prices to a record high.
Can the Taliban Deal with their Handicaps?
arch has proved to be a busy month for the Taliban as they crackdown on basic freedoms and announce dramatic changes for the Afghan people, particularly the women.
Hungary Election: War in Ukraine Provokes Passive Voters
He was able to maintain a two-thirds majority in the parliament, which the opposition claims
Orbán used to his advantage in his prior terms.
American Political Opportunism and the Long Overdue Rohingya Genocide Determination
As evidenced from numerous “welcoming statements” from refugee camps in Bangladesh and diaspora campaign groups, the Rohingya rightly feel vindicated now that one of the world’s most powerful states has officially called the crimes against them a genocide, albeit after years of strategic avoidance.
Intelligence in the Russia-Ukraine War
ollowing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, intelligence activities by the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) in Ukraine have come under the global spotlight.
Russia-Ukraine War Pushes for New Defense Calculations
The Russia-Ukraine war will prompt many countries to increase their annual defense spending.
Power Politics and Moral Accountability
They are taking on Russia, China, and DAESH as well as North Korea, Iran, and a host of militias with transnational reach.
Ukraine: The Lesson Japanese Policy-Makers Won’t Learn
Japan at first balked at the prospect of stopping the import of Russian oil, but by that time so had the Europeans, so clearly a calculation was made that Japan would not stand out on that issue.
Iran Nuclear Talks: Iran-Russia Cooperation Exempted from U.S. Sanctions
n Tuesday, March 15, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed the U.
The Urge to Kill to Survive: Russia’s Imperialist Expansionism Explained
utin’s speech following the Russian military intervention in Ukraine outlines Russia’s justification on political and military grounds.
Where Does Central Asia Stand on Russia’s War in Ukraine?
n February 24, in the morning, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s public address to the nation, Russia launched its so-called special military operation, which has proven to be a full-scale invasion and war, never officially declared as such by Moscow.
Russia’s War in Ukraine and the Global Struggle for Power
ussia's attack on Ukraine can be analyzed from different perspectives.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Two Koreas
he Russian invasion of Ukraine, in conjunction with the backdrop of growing U.
China’s Sanctions against Lithuania Go Almost Unnoticed
hina-Lithuania relations reached a breaking point in July 2021 over Lithuania’s decision to allow a Taiwanese representative office to open under the name of “Taiwan” in Vilnius.
Stability, Resilience and Chaos in the New World Order
A consensus was reached among state actors to take joint action against the well-circulated threats.
How the Ukraine War Will Give China More Leverage
fter the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the West has unanimously slapped severe sanctions on Moscow that, at the moment, have further raised energy and commodity prices in the international market.
